Mobitel takes mLearning to Maldives

Wataniya Telecom Maldives launched mLearning, an innovative learning concept that delivers education anywhere, in partnership with Mobitel Sri Lanka and the University of Colombo. The Vice President of the Republic of Maldives, Dr. Mohammed Waheed Hassan graced the occasion.

mLearning, or Mobile Learning, is a teaching and learning concept that breaks traditional boundaries of education through the use of advanced technologies. Using Wataniyas 3G+network, students will now be able to use mobile and handheld devices such as laptops, mobile phones or PCs to learn in virtual classrooms, anywhere in the country.

This innovative concept uses interactive tools such as real-time video and audio streaming that allow learners to communicate with lecturers and students alike, wherever they maybe. In today's mobile lifestyle, mLearning is a perfect fit.

The first mLearning course available under this initiative is the Executive Diploma in Marketing from the University of Colombo. The 1-year course is fully accredited by the Maldives Accreditation Board and registration available online at www.wataniya.mv. Students registering for the course will receive a wModem and Wataniya mobile broadband connection and for the year an exclusive prepaid connection.

Wataniya expects to introduce other courses in the near future. This project is part of Wataniya's broader Corporate Social Responsibility programme and a commitment for future long term solutions towards education.

Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel, the National Mobile Service Provider and the Official Sponsor of the National Cricket Team, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom. In January 2004, the company launched its fully-fledged 2.5G GSM network that is EDGE/GPRS enabled and designed to operate on dual band. In December 2007, the company launched its 3.5G HSPA network - the first Super 3.5G network in South Asia.